Noob MOLLE gear question

Newbie Tank

I'm new to this truly awesome sport and am in the process of buying a gun (Seller is out of town). So now that I have chosen a gun I am starting to look at my kit, I will be buying a MOLLE tac vest, and in my research I have seen some people attach hydration packs (or camel backs) to the back of their MOLLE vests. Ive tried to research how this is accomplished and have gotten nowhere, when I purchase my MOLLE vest I would love to be able to mount up hydration, and my wife would rest assured that I am getting enough liquid during games(Shes a concerned nurse lol). Any of you fine vets able to help me in explaining how hydration is mounted to the back of a MOLLE style vest and if there is anything special that is needed, and if it is possible to do it with any style MOLLE vest.

Hydration systems are excellent, and have many recreational uses beyond Airsoft.
I'm glad that you're looking into purchasing one early on. It will save your butt and/or make your game much more comfortable.

As a first purchase, I recommend the Condor Water Hydration Carrier.
This system offers a no-frills big dirty pouch for up to a 3L Bladder or the included 2.5L Bladder and a few snacks. It has MOLLE straps all over it which allow you to add extra pouches or flair. You can either use it with the included shoulder straps on it's own or with a Recon-style rig (if you adjust them correctly it is very comfortable), or you can attach it directly to a MOLLE plate carrier.
It's available in standard neutral colours or ATACS/ MULTICAM.
Personal experience: 8/10 would buy again.

Then there's the Hydration Carrier II .
It's the same basic idea but with added pockets built in for stuff. A nice option for day-long games without having to haul a 3-day pack or assault pack. Use alone while going for a day-hike or a 40k bike ride, or for your airsoft game. Carry extra STANAG mags for your friends.
Doesn't sit too high while attached to a plate carrier in prone position.
Buy this if you like to carry extra hamburgers not on your tac vest.

These two can be had pretty cheaply within Canada, and afford the best flexibility and build quality within price ranges for airsoft stuff. Any less and you get a shitty bladder or no bladder at all. Any more and you're paying for 1337 operator gear that you probably (definitely) don't need. You can always buy one of these carriers and buy a superior bladder if you so desire, but a fancier carrier will not offer any more utility unless you have a specific need to fill.

I have one of these, fits water bladder, plus any extra stuff (sunscreen, packable rain gear, extra bbs, backup kit, whatever else you could possibly need) plus if you dont fill it, the straps can make it as thin as possible!

The condor is actually a under valued piece of kit. Though not as amazing as other name brands. All the condor hydration models I have have been trouble free! and fit onto MOLLE webbing or can be worn by itself.

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Originally Posted by FirestormX

I know that isn't really what you asked, but it's the internet, and I like to type things that don't matter.

There are hydration packs that specifically made to attach to MOLLE webbing.

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Originally Posted by Danke

I run a non-molle camelback that has D-rings on the bag. I attach it to a vest or plate carrier with grimlocs.

They're rated for more than my weight breaking strength so it won't fall off and I can unclip and swap it between rigs or use as a stand alone without having to unlace molle.

Camelbak's Armorbak and Thermobak AB also have clips directly attach to the vest. Good thing about Armorbak and Thermobak is that it's shorter and fatter, So it won't affect your battle belt or get in your way (since almost always MOLLE panal in the back is left unuse, fatter is better)